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Al Hatim Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3158

The Delhi High Court held that the Ministry must communicate reasons for ineligibility to Haj Group Organisers before the representation deadline, ensuring procedural fairness in quota allocation for Haj 2023.

administrative petition_allowed

VISTRA ITCL(INDIA) LIMITED & ANR. v. LALIT KUMAR JAIN & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3097

The Delhi High Court dismissed defendants' application to modify injunctions allowing sale of assets in a recovery suit due to inadequate disclosure and erosion of pledged security, emphasizing protection of plaintiffs' interests.

civil appeal_dismissed

Naveen Pratap Singh v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4313

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 354D IPC based on a voluntary compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. M/s Bharat Hotels Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4199-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal upholding the Tribunal's deletion of Section 14A disallowance where the assessee earned no exempt income.

tax appeal_dismissed

SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation v. Power Mech Projects Ltd

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3254

The Delhi High Court held that a court-ordered cash deposit as security for stay of enforcement of an arbitral award cannot be substituted by a bank guarantee, and failure to comply with such deposit directions warrants dismissal of the challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed

Employees State Insurance Corporation v. Sh Randhir Prasad Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3175-DB

The Delhi High Court clarified that notional promotion and consequential benefits are due to respondents only if their juniors were promoted in the 2012-2013 DPC, upholding the Tribunal's order with this qualification.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Vishesh v. Commissioner of Police

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3170-DB

Delhi High Court directed the respondents to allow the petitioner to participate in the Physical Endurance Test despite missing the initial date due to injury, ensuring fairness in the recruitment process.

administrative petition_allowed

ITMA HOTELS INDIA PVT LTD v. AWA LIGHTING DESIGNERS INC & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3168

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed reference of the dispute to arbitration, holding that the court's role under Section 8 is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement without examining merits.

civil appeal_allowed

Sirona Hygiene Private Limited v. Flipkart Internet Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3800

The Delhi High Court decreed a suit for trademark infringement and passing off against e-commerce sellers and platforms, allowing a compromise between Plaintiff and Flipkart and restraining defaulting sellers from using Plaintiff’s trademarks.

civil appeal_allowed

M/s Sagar Twisters v. Mahanagar Gas Limited

High Court of Bombay · 09 May 2023

The Bombay High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that a clause allowing unilateral appointment by one party is invalid and the court must intervene when the other party fails to appoint.

civil appeal_allowed

C.S. Gopalakrishnan v. The State of Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court of India · 09 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Tamil Nadu's special land acquisition laws protected by Presidential assent under Article 254(2), dismissing challenges based on arbitrariness and discrimination vis-à-vis the Central land acquisition law.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

C.S. Gopalakrishnan v. The State of Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court of India · 09 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Tamil Nadu's special land acquisition laws protected by Presidential assent under Article 254(2), dismissing challenges based on arbitrariness and discrimination under Article 14 and denying locus standi to subsequent purchasers to challenge acquisitions.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Jumaine Capital LLC Dubai v. Central Bureau of Investigation

High Court of Gujarat · 09 May 2023 · 2023 INSC 509

Freeze orders and bank guarantee conditions under Section 102 CrPC cannot be imposed on parties not involved in the criminal case, and such orders causing undue hardship must be set aside.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jermaine Capital LLC Dubai v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Supreme Court of India · 09 May 2023

The Supreme Court held that freeze orders and bank guarantee conditions imposed on a foreign investor not involved in the criminal investigation are unsustainable and must be lifted, allowing repatriation of funds.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/s. Jermyn Capital LLC Dubai v. Central Bureau Of Investigation

Supreme Court of India · 09 May 2023

The Supreme Court held that freeze orders and bank guarantee conditions cannot be imposed on a company unrelated to the criminal investigation and allowed repatriation of funds without a bank guarantee.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mukeem Ahmad & Anr. v. State of U.P. & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 09 May 2023

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against purchasers who acted in good faith on a registered sale deed where no criminal allegations were made against them and a civil suit was pending.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mukeem Ahmad & Anr. v. State of U.P. & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 09 May 2023

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against appellants in a property dispute where no criminal allegations were made against them and a civil suit was pending, holding that continuation of the case would be an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/s. Shree Vishnu Constructions v. The Engineer in Chief

Supreme Court of India · 09 May 2023

The Supreme Court held that the pre-amendment Arbitration Act, 1996 applies to Section 11(6) applications filed after the 2015 Amendment if arbitration was invoked before its commencement, dismissing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/s. Shree Vishnu Constructions v. The Engineer in Chief

Supreme Court of India · 09 May 2023

The Supreme Court held that the Arbitration Amendment Act, 2015 does not apply to Section 11(6) applications filed after 23.10.2015 if arbitration was invoked before that date, affirming the pre-amendment law and dismissing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

ESRI R&D Center India Private Limited v. Ambience Towers Private Limited & Anr

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2023 · 2024:DHC:4995

The Delhi High Court held that both the original lessor and successor in interest must be parties to arbitration under the lease deed, confining its role to examining the existence and validity of the arbitration agreement and appointing an arbitrator accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed